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South American Adventure
Year Round Departures
Lodging Tour 25 Days
From the remote Atacama Desert to Brazil's wild Pantanal, this is the ultimate South American Adventure!
ITINERARY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Arrive Santiago (HP) 14 15 San Pedro (HP) 16 San Pedro (HP) 17 San Pedro (HP) Laguna Colorado (HP) 18 Uyuni (HP) 19 Potosi (HP) 20 Potosi (HP) 21 Sucre (HP) 22 Sucre (HP) 23 Samaipata (HP) 24 Samaipata (HP) 25 Santa Cruz (HP) Night train to Brazil (T) Pantanal (HP) Pantanal (HP) Pantanal Bonito Lodge (HP) Bonito Lodge (HP) Bonito Lodge (HP) Iguaçu Falls (HP) Iguaçu Falls (HP) Iguaçu Falls (HP) Buenos Aires (HP) Buenos Aires (HP) Buenos Aires
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n this epic journey across South America, explore the continent's highlights&the spectacular Iguaçu Falls, the wildlife of Brazil's Pantanal, the vast Uyuni Salt Flats, timeless Bolivia and much more await you on this true adventure! Starting in Santiago, we fly to the Atacama Desert and spend a few days taking in the natural beauty of the desert sands. We will tour El Tatio Geysers, the world's highest geyser basin at 4321 metres, and then soak in natural thermal pools under a backdrop of soaring volcanoes. Crossing over the Andes we will explore the massive Uyuni salt flats with a guided 4X4 vehicle tour and marvel at the different coloured lakes that appear like an oasis in a huge sea of white salt. Shaking off the dust and salt, we venture into Bolivia's colonial heartland and visit two fascinating cities; Potosi with its rich history of mining, and Bolivia's most beautiful city, Sucre. Explore bustling markets, ornate churches and museums before some karaoke by the plaza! Further eastward we head into some of Bolivia's most remote and least visited wilderness areas. After an overnight train ride into Brazil, we visit the fantastic Pantanal for a few days of wildlife viewing. Based at our local families' guest house that is fully equipped with comfortable hammocks for sleeping and a talented local chef, we hike and horseride through the wetlands to observe anacondas, macaws, tapirs and jacarés (alligators) before fishing for piranha.
Leaving the Pantanal, we cross through the forests to the ecotourism epicentre of Bonito. Known throughout South America for its caves, waterfalls and natural springs, enjoy a refreshing swim or snorkel in the crystal clear rivers and you will surely feel rejuvenated. Heading south, we stop at Iguaçu Falls, one of the world's most amazing natural wonders. Iguaçu Falls offers beautiful walks in the protected forests, boat trips up to the towering falls and an abundance of toucans and butterflies in the trees! Some say the Argentine side is the best and others that the Brazilian side is more impressive, you decide! Arriving refreshed in cosmopolitan Buenos Aires we tour the city's lovely centre and enjoy the hospitality of the friendly Porteños. Visit the nearby Pampas for a gaucho tour, enjoy the world's finest steak dinner or watch a tango performance in romantic San Telmo before finishing this incredible southern expedition. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Sand boarding in San Pedro * Mountain biking Boat tour of Iguaçu Falls * Horseback riding Traditional Argentine estancia (ranch) tour & BBQ
HP = Hotel night included in the price
TOUR ESSENTIALS
Duration: 25 days When to go: Year Round Accommodation: 21 hotel/rustic lodge nights 2 nights hammock (Pantanal) 1 overnight train Meals: 14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 4 dinners. Others paid locally
WHAT'S INCLUDED
* Services of English/Spanish/Portuguese speaking tour leader and private land transportation * Guided day hikes in San Pedro, Uyuni, Samaipata, Pantanal, Bonito and Iguaçu National Park * 21 nights hotel/lodge shown as (HP) in itinerary * 2 nights hammock in Pantanal * El Tatio Geysers with local hot springs, Uyuni Salt Flats and Moon Valley tour * Horseback riding, guided trekking and piranha fishing in Pantanal (with some meals) * Guided tour of Samaipata ruins * Entry to Balneario do Sol and El Fuerte * Guided tour of Iguaçu Falls * Overnight train to Brazil * Guided city tour of Buenos Aires * Admission to all national parks as itinerary
INTERNAL FLIGHTS
US$610 cash (approx) for internal flights. Flights will be confirmed and payable at time of booking.
For more detailed information see our trip dossiers at: www.footloose.com
Please see page 66 or contact us for competitive flight quotes
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